Immerse yourself in beautifully manicured gardens, delightful royal abodes, and the serene calm of this classic Khmer palace. The throne, used for coronation and important ceremonies, sits in a finely decorated room. At its side stands a small delightful ornate maisonette offered by Napoleon III to King Norodom. Walk across to the Silver Pagoda and observe the golden Buddha, encrusted with 9,584 diamonds, the largest one weighing 25 carats. Please remember to dress a bit formally when visiting the Silver Pagoda—wear long trousers or a long skirt.

Opera Open 09.06 - 13.09 International festival spectacularly staged at the Ancient thetre, one of the best preserved in the world. Hills of Rock 20.07 - 22.07 Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Anthrax and many more will rock Plovdiv for the 2018 edition of the large-scale music festival. Whispers /Murmures/ of Rhodope fairytales 27.07 - 05.08 A fairy-tale performance - journey from France to Bulgaria. #together for the Children 05.09 Annual event celebrating the selection of Plovdiv as European Capital of Culture, dedicated to children. Week of Contemporary Art 10.09 - 30.09 Annual exhibition at the Ancient Bath presenting Bulgarian and international contemporary artists. Mood for Food 14.09 - 16.09 United by the topic of food, this festival aims to provide an opportunity to enjoy wide variety of delicacies, participate in interactive events. One Dance Week 21.09 - 14.10 Contemporary dance festival with diverse performances from all around the world. Love Swing Dance Festival 27.09 - 30.09 Plovdiv is the new swing dance destination - fun days with expressive and dynamic events. Plovdiv Jazz Fest 31.10 - 03.11 Some of the most influential contemporary musicians come to Plovdiv for jazz-filled autumn evenings.

Linköping’s cathedral is Sweden’s best preserved medieval cathedral. There is much to discover here, the Gothic blind arcades with their remarkable stone figures, the glass sculpture Golgotha and Maria, which spreads its wonderful cloak of flowers out over us from one of the windows. Linköping’s cathedral is 110 metres long and the tower is 107 metres high. To know more about the cathedral's history, we would reccomend a guided tour.

Experience one of the world's oldest theatrical forms – Noh – at the oldest operational theatre of its kind in Osaka. Opt for the "Kamigata Night” programme to acquaint yourself with all of Kansai Region's traditional performing arts, such as the famed Kabuki, Bunraku Puppet Theatre, Rakugo, and, of course, Noh. The stylish theatre hosts shows in both English and Japanese (the latter are often accompanied by explanatory materials in English, Chinese and Korean), and offers visitors a unique opportunity to attend workshops conducted by professional artists.